Fresh political uncertainty has emerged in Maharashtra amid reports of growing unrest within Uddhav Thackeray's faction. Speculation over a possible split has intensified as internal differences and leadership questions continue to dominate discussions. The developments could have major implications for Maharashtra politics and the balance of power ahead of future electoral battles in the state.

Maharashtra: Split Imminent In Uddhav Thackeray Faction? 

<p>Workers of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) threw coconuts and cow dung at the convoy of former Chief Minister and&nbsp;Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray in the Indian state of Maharashtra's Thane,&nbsp;on Saturday (August 10), according to a report by news agency ANI.</p>

<p>This comes a day after Raj Thackeray's car was attacked with betel nut by some Shiv&nbsp;Sena (UBT) supporters. This is alleged to be a retaliatory action. More than 20 people have been taken into custody, according to the police, and the matter is under investigation.</p>

<p>“Former Maharashtra and Shiv Sena (UBT) Chief Uddhav Thackeray’s convoy was attacked with Coconut and Cow dung by MNS workers. It is in response to yesterday's incident where Raj Thackeray’s car was attacked with Betel nut,” MNS said.</p>

<p>"The way Uddhav Thackeray's convoy was attacked in Thane. Uddhav Thackeray - who has Z category security - is the son of Balasaheb Thackeray and has been a CM of Maharashtra. This attack is a failure of the state government. The law and order situation has completely collapsed here and the home minister should resign," Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anand Dubey said.</p>

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<p>The estranged cousin of Uddhav Thackeray, Raj Thackeray, was touring central Maharashtra on Friday. As his convoy was heading to a hotel,&nbsp;Shiv&nbsp;Sena (UBT) supporters attempted to block his way and threw betel nuts at him, according to officials. The betel nuts reportedly hit another car, but not Raj's vehicle.</p>

<p>The people responsible were arrested, and a case has been lodged against them. Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders have accused Raj of having accepted a 'supari' or contract to undermine the influence of the Uddhav Thackeray-led faction.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Workers of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) threw coconuts and cow dung at the convoy of former Chief Minister and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray in the Indian state of Maharashtra's Thane, on Saturday (August 10), according to a report by news agency ANI.

Workers of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) threw coconuts and cow dung at the convoy of former Chief Minister and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray in the Indian state of Maharashtra's Thane, on Saturday (August 10), according to a report by news agency ANI. This comes a day after Raj Thackeray's car was attacked with betel nut by some Shiv Sena (UBT) supporters. This is alleged to be a retaliatory action. More than 20 people have been taken into custody, according to the police, and the matter is under investigation. “Former Maharashtra and Shiv Sena (UBT) Chief Uddhav Thackeray’s convoy was attacked with Coconut and Cow dung by MNS workers. It is in response to yesterday's incident where Raj Thackeray’s car was attacked with Betel nut,” MNS said. "The way Uddhav Thackeray's convoy was attacked in Thane. Uddhav Thackeray - who has Z category security - is the son of Balasaheb Thackeray and has been a CM of Maharashtra. This attack is a failure of the state government. The law and order situation has completely collapsed here and the home minister should resign," Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anand Dubey said. Also read: Jaishankar in Maldives: India delivers drinking water project; Greater Malé Connectivity Project in focus The estranged cousin of Uddhav Thackeray, Raj Thackeray, was touring central Maharashtra on Friday. As his convoy was heading to a hotel, Shiv Sena (UBT) supporters attempted to block his way and threw betel nuts at him, according to officials. The betel nuts reportedly hit another car, but not Raj's vehicle. The people responsible were arrested, and a case has been lodged against them. Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders have accused Raj of having accepted a 'supari' or contract to undermine the influence of the Uddhav Thackeray-led faction. (With inputs from agencies)

India: MNS workers hurl coconuts, cow dung at Uddhav Thackeray's convoy; 20 arrested

<p>Maharashtra opposition leader Uddhav Thackeray has said his party Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) will be approaching the Supreme Court against&nbsp;Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar's ruling in the MLA disqualification case.</p>

<p>Eknath Shinde, the current chief minister of the western Indian state of Maharashtra, had led a rebellion within the erstwhile Shiv Sena&nbsp;headed by Thackeray, the former chief minister of the state.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Thackeray, who now heads the UBT, slammed Narwekar's decision wherein the latter stated that the current Shinde&nbsp;faction was the real Shiv Sena.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This is a shameless decision, they have crushed the SC's earlier decision. By today's ruling, they have shown that even the Supreme Court's decision would not be accepted. We are going to see whether a contempt petition can be filed. The SC has now to determine whether its existence is going to remain, they have to decide this case suo moto," said Thackeray.</p>

<p>Thackeray was referring to the apex court's verdict from last year wherein the five-judge constitution bench stated that the Speaker's decision to appoint Bharat Gogawale of the Shinde faction as the whip of Shiv Sena was 'illegal'.</p>

<p>"The Speaker has gone into something that was not his domain by going into the party constitution. They should have stayed within the parameters laid down by the Supreme Court. Today's ruling has insulted the top court," added Thackeray.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/maharashtra-house-speaker-rules-in-the-sena-vs-sena-dispute-678735"><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Maharashtra house speaker rules in the Sena vs Sena dispute</strong></a></p>

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<h2><strong>What did the speaker say?</strong></h2>

<p>The speaker said that while deciding on the contesting claims made by both factions, it was necessary to consider the party constitution which was passed in 1999.</p>

<p>Uddhav Thackeray camp was insistent that an amended party constitution from the year 2018 should be considered. Narvekar said this was not possible as the amended constitution was not before the Election Commission of India (ECI).</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/maharashtra-shiv-sena-verdict-assembly-speaker-says-eknath-shinde-faction-is-the-real-party-678689"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Maharashtra Shiv Sena verdict: Assembly speaker says Eknath Shinde faction is the real party</strong></a></p>

<h2><strong>Genesis of controversy</strong></h2>

<p>The verdict by Narwekar comes 18 months after Shinde's rebellion against Thackeray which split Shiv Sena and ultimately brought down the state government formed after a coalition between Shiv Sena, Indian National Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party, known popularly as the Maha Vikas Aghadi.</p>

<p>Shinde, who was a minister in Thackeray-led government, afterwards joined hands with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) along with MLAs in his support and became chief minister of Maharashtra. BJP leader and former state CM Devendra Fadnavis assumed the post of deputy chief minister.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Maharashtra opposition leader Uddhav Thackeray has said his party Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) will be approaching the Supreme Court against Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar's ruling in the MLA disqualification case.

Maharashtra opposition leader Uddhav Thackeray has said his party Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) will be approaching the Supreme Court against Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar's ruling in the MLA disqualification case. Eknath Shinde, the current chief minister of the western Indian state of Maharashtra, had led a rebellion within the erstwhile Shiv Sena headed by Thackeray, the former chief minister of the state. Thackeray, who now heads the UBT, slammed Narwekar's decision wherein the latter stated that the current Shinde faction was the real Shiv Sena. "This is a shameless decision, they have crushed the SC's earlier decision. By today's ruling, they have shown that even the Supreme Court's decision would not be accepted. We are going to see whether a contempt petition can be filed. The SC has now to determine whether its existence is going to remain, they have to decide this case suo moto," said Thackeray. Thackeray was referring to the apex court's verdict from last year wherein the five-judge constitution bench stated that the Speaker's decision to appoint Bharat Gogawale of the Shinde faction as the whip of Shiv Sena was 'illegal'. "The Speaker has gone into something that was not his domain by going into the party constitution. They should have stayed within the parameters laid down by the Supreme Court. Today's ruling has insulted the top court," added Thackeray. Watch | Maharashtra house speaker rules in the Sena vs Sena dispute × What did the speaker say? The speaker said that while deciding on the contesting claims made by both factions, it was necessary to consider the party constitution which was passed in 1999. Uddhav Thackeray camp was insistent that an amended party constitution from the year 2018 should be considered. Narvekar said this was not possible as the amended constitution was not before the Election Commission of India (ECI). Also read | Maharashtra Shiv Sena verdict: Assembly speaker says Eknath Shinde faction is the real party Genesis of controversy The verdict by Narwekar comes 18 months after Shinde's rebellion against Thackeray which split Shiv Sena and ultimately brought down the state government formed after a coalition between Shiv Sena, Indian National Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party, known popularly as the Maha Vikas Aghadi. Shinde, who was a minister in Thackeray-led government, afterwards joined hands with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) along with MLAs in his support and became chief minister of Maharashtra. BJP leader and former state CM Devendra Fadnavis assumed the post of deputy chief minister. (With inputs from agencies)

'This is a shameless decision': Uddhav Thackeray moves India SC over 'real Shiv Sena' verdict